Crewe Police Station collects donations for Manchester Dogs Home

Crewe Inspector Christian Watkins receiving another donation from the public

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Crewe Police Station has been collecting donations for the arson-stricken Manchester Dogs Home after appealing to its Twitter followers for help.

A blaze ripped through the Harpurhey-based home on September 11, tragically killing up to 60 of the dogs in its care.

After hearing the news, Crewe police took to Twitter to appeal to the public to donate much-needed supplies of dog food and blankets in support of the charity.

Inspector Christian Watkins, of Crewe Neighbourhood Policing Unit, said: “We have had a number of kindly donations made by the public of Crewe which shows how much this tragic incident – that took place many miles away – tugged at the heartstrings of local people.

“It has in turn seen many acts of generosity in response to our appeal for items that can assist the dogs home.”

Following the fire, a 15-year-old boy – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze.

Donations for the dogs home can be dropped off at Crewe Police Station’s help desk.